Subcontracts Administrator

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Subcontracts Administrator is responsible for the full lifecycle administration of subcontracts primarily in support of U.S. Government contracts, as well as non-commercial and select commercial requirements.
• Ensure all subcontracting activities comply with company policies and procedures, prime contract requirements, FAR/DFAR regulations, and applicable state and local laws.
• Provide proposal support by reviewing solicitations, identifying FAR/DFAR flow-down requirements, and assisting with subcontract pricing, assumptions, and exceptions.
• Develop and issue RFPs/RFQs, conduct bidder conferences, evaluate proposals, and perform cost/price analyses to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions, including flow-down clauses, to achieve optimal value while mitigating risk.
• Award, administer, and manage subcontracts through the complete lifecycle, including modifications, changes, and closeouts.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, conduct regular evaluations, and address issues such as delays, quality concerns, or non-compliance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Accounting, Quality, and Procurement) to forecast subcontract needs and align with program requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready subcontract files and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Identify, qualify, and develop a reliable base of subcontractors using effective sourcing techniques.
• Resolve subcontractor disputes, claims, and performance issues while protecting the company’s interests.
• Stay current with regulatory changes, market conditions, and industry best practices that could impact subcontracting activities.
• Recommend improvements to subcontracting policies, procedures, and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare subcontracting reports, metrics, and analyses for department and leadership review.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of progressive experience in subcontracts administration, contracts management, or related procurement roles, with significant exposure to U.S. Government contracts strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations, including subcontract flow-down requirements, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in full-lifecycle subcontract management (solicitation through closeout).
• Familiarity with Costpoint (or similar govcon ERP systems) is highly preferred.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with foreign subcontracting and procurements involving ITAR/EAR is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of various contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, etc.) and their application in government contracting.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• N/A